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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town from $542

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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
31h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:10 am
CPT
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LAX
27h 55m1 stop
$1,207Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Mar 7
KLM Logo
8:00 am - 9:55 pm
LAX
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CPT
27h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:45 pm - 12:45 pm
CPT
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LAX
46h 00m1 stop
$1,210KLM
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
31h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:10 am
CPT
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LAX
27h 55m1 stop
$1,212Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 11:50 am
LAX
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CPT
36h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:50 pm
CPT
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LAX
33h 35m1 stop
$1,213Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 5:50 am
LAX
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CPT
33h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 2:35 pm
CPT
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LAX
27h 45m1 stop
$1,215Delta
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 5:50 am
LAX
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CPT
33h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 8:43 pm
CPT
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LAX
30h 58m2 stops
$1,216Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Feb 9
Lufthansa Logo
8:33 am - 7:40 am
LAX
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CPT
37h 07m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 am - 3:15 pm
CPT
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LAX
39h 45m1 stop
$1,218Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 2
KLM Logo
8:00 am - 9:55 pm
LAX
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CPT
27h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:45 pm - 8:45 pm
CPT
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LAX
31h 00m2 stops
$1,221KLM
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Lufthansa Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 am
LAX
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CPT
28h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 am - 3:15 pm
CPT
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LAX
43h 10m2 stops
$1,223Lufthansa
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
LAX
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CPT
27h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 12:45 pm
CPT
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LAX
46h 00m1 stop
$1,224Delta
Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Mar 11

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 22
LAX7:01 amLos Angeles
23h 09m
2 stops
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 29
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
28h 08m
2 stops
LAX2:58 pmLos Angeles
$1,243
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United Airlines
Dec 20
LAX12:25 amLos Angeles
31h 35m
2 stops
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 4
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
34h 25m
2 stops
LAX9:15 pmLos Angeles
$1,262
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United Airlines
Dec 14
LAX12:25 amLos Angeles
29h 45m
2 stops
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 26
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
23h 48m
1 stop
LAX10:38 amLos Angeles
$1,528
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SWISS flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
Feb 14
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
33h 25m
2 stops
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 1
CPT3:15 pmCape Town Intl
35h 20m
2 stops
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
$1,287
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SWISS
Dec 23
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
35h 35m
2 stops
CPT4:45 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 14
CPT3:55 pmCape Town Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
$1,797
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SWISS
Dec 14
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
26h 30m
2 stops
CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl
Dec 25
CPT9:30 amCape Town Intl
41h 05m
2 stops
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
$1,962
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

5:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop27h 55m

$1,207

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

8:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

11:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,210

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

5:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop27h 55m

$1,212

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

1:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,213

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

10:10 am-5:50 am

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,215

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

9:55 am-5:50 am

2 stops33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

11:45 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$1,216

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

8:33 am-7:40 am

2 stops37h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop39h 45m

$1,218

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

11:45 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,221

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

5:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

6:05 am-3:15 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$1,223

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

11:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,224

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of September, then departing from Los Angeles during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,173.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,268. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,547.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. Flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,300. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,512. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,387 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles for as low as $1,171 on momondo.

How have Los Angeles to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Los Angeles to Cape Town (LAX to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

21h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 21h 30m
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Los Angeles to Cape Town.
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  • How far is Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    A flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl will travel around 9971.7 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 22h 03m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $883Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,088 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,013Free CancellationRating
7.5
675 reviews
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7.4
9,092 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,073Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,573 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,124Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,138Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,676 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,253Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,808 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,273Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,047 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $1,336Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,045 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,399Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,431 reviews
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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Paarl
Simon's Town
Somerset West
Porterville
Gordon's Bay
Wellington
Hermanus

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